Locum Adults Occupational Therapist

Advanced Practitioner Occupational Therapist

Brief Job Overview

Location: Walsall Council – Goscote Centre

Area: West Midlands Social Services

Salary: £negotiable

Job Type: Locum

Contract Length: Ongoing

Tripod Partners are recruiting for an experienced Advanced Practitioner Occupational Therapist to support the Occupational Therapy workforce within Walsall Council’s Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) Team, part of the Pathway to Independence service.

This senior role combines specialist Occupational Therapy practice with professional leadership, staff supervision and quality assurance. The PEI Team supports adults aged 18 and over to maximise their independence and remain safe in their own homes and communities through appropriate equipment, minor and major adaptations, Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs) and manual handling assessments and interventions.

As an Advanced Practitioner, you will provide leadership and guidance to Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants, oversee practice standards, support complex case discussions and contribute to workforce development. Working closely with the Team Manager and two other Advanced Practitioners, you will help maintain high-quality service delivery and achieve positive outcomes for adults and carers.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional leadership and support to the Occupational Therapy workforce within the Prevention and Early Intervention Team.
• Manage and supervise a number of Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Provide professional supervision, guidance and support to colleagues.
• Maintain quality assurance and oversight of Occupational Therapy practice, promoting high standards of assessment and intervention.
• Coordinate work allocation and workload management to support effective service delivery.
• Provide coaching, mentoring and support for workforce development.
• Support practitioners with complex case discussions, clinical reasoning and professional decision-making.
• Support Occupational Therapy interventions for adults aged 18 and over, helping people maximise independence and remain safe within their homes and communities.
• Provide professional guidance relating to minor and major adaptations, including Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs).
• Support appropriate equipment provision, from standard daily living aids to specialist equipment.
• Provide guidance on assessments and interventions relating to manual handling needs.
• Work closely with the Team Manager and other Advanced Practitioners to maintain high standards of practice and positive outcomes for service users and carers.
• Contribute to continuous service improvement and the development of the Occupational Therapy workforce.

About You

We are looking for a confident and experienced Occupational Therapist with significant post-qualification experience in Adult Social Care. You will be able to combine strong professional knowledge with leadership skills, supporting colleagues to deliver safe, effective and person-centred Occupational Therapy interventions.

You will have experience supervising, supporting or mentoring staff, students or apprentices and be confident providing professional guidance, managing complex situations and supporting sound decision-making. You will also demonstrate excellent communication and partnership-working skills, with a commitment to continuous improvement and achieving positive outcomes for adults and carers.

Requirements

• Qualified Occupational Therapist with significant post-qualification experience in Adult Social Care.
• Experience supervising, supporting or mentoring staff, students or apprentices.
• Ability to provide professional leadership and guidance to Occupational Therapy colleagues.
• Confidence in decision-making and supporting the management of complex cases.
• Ability to provide professional supervision and contribute to quality assurance.
• Strong organisational skills, including work allocation and workload management.
• Excellent communication and partnership-working skills.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and positive outcomes for adults and carers.
• Knowledge of Adult Social Care Occupational Therapy interventions, including equipment, adaptations and manual handling, relevant to the service.

Contract & Salary

• Job Title: Advanced Practitioner Occupational Therapist
• Employer: Walsall Council
• Location: Goscote Centre, Walsall
• Area: West Midlands Social Services
• Service: Prevention and Early Intervention Team – Pathway to Independence
• Job Type: Locum
• Contract: Ongoing
• Salary: £negotiable
• Working Pattern: Hybrid
• Office Attendance: Wednesday is the designated office day. Other days involve community visits and home working, with the option to work from the office daily if preferred.

How to Apply

To apply for this Advanced Practitioner Occupational Therapist role, apply using the form on the page.

Code: U. RQ1788853. 008010.B21229